Texas Christian University · 1 day ago
Director of Athletic Facility Operations
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expTexas Christian University is seeking a Director of Athletic Facilities Operations to manage the maintenance and operations of all athletics facilities. The role involves overseeing the maintenance staff, coordinating repair work, and ensuring a safe environment for all users of the facilities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conducts pre-season walk through of all athletic facilities to determine maintenance/repair needs in advance of each sport’s season start
Coordinates with TCU Facilities or Sodexo to schedule all maintenance and repair work for Athletics facilities and TCU owned equipment in all Athletic facilities; Ensures all necessary work orders are submitted and monitored by Athletic Facilities staff
Determines adequate and efficient staffing levels needed for set-up and clean-up for various games and events at athletic facilities. Creates, revises, and maintains staffing schedules to ensure all necessary facility aspects are handled properly
Oversees purchasing of various event or facility needs (tables, chairs, portable bathrooms, etc) from external vendors or contractors; manages set up, tear down, and storage of all Athletics facilities equipment
Ensures safe and clean working and event environment is maintained by department staff and others using Athletic Facilities, in compliance with OSHA and TCU, NCAA and Big 12 game rules and regulations
Coordinates pre-game, in-game and post-game facility management by scheduling, planning, organizing, delegating and assigning staff to projects on game day; directs and monitors university staff or contractors scheduled to assist with housekeeping, crafts/trades and safety; inspects results to address quality or completion issues
Leads post game or event debriefs, analyzing any changes or improvements needed to best fulfill sports field and facility needs and determining steps to make those improvements
Oversees various Facility capital projects as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Facilities and Game Day Operations
Conducts intermittent facility walk-throughs with the Director of Game Day Operations while sports are in season to minimize deferred maintenance or deterioration of athletic facility conditions while in-use
Manages daily operations by leading staff and departmental projects; establishing best-practice procedures, standards and schedules; identifying opportunities to streamline processes and best utilize tools available; and hiring, developing, mentoring and retaining a highly effective team
Represents Athletic Facilities as the liaison and main point of contact internally for all Directors of Operations and coaching staff in regards to any Athletic Facility needs, and externally for event planners utilizing Athletics premium spaces
Serves as department representative, host, and coordinator for external TV production parties at various sporting events
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
4 years of experience coordinating university or professional sporting events and game day operations in a supervisory capacity
Valid Texas Driver's License
Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements
Knowledge of facility management standards for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and ADA compliance
Ability to troubleshoot and recommend facility and maintenance improvements in athletic facilities
Knowledge of OSHA and safety rules and regulations applicable to the job
Knowledge of vendor or contract management principles and practices
Skill at managing pre- and post-game facility conversions and transformations for indoor/outdoor sports
Skill at safe operation of a fork lift and motorized utility vehicles
Skill in learning and using new technologies and event or sports equipment
Skill in applying strong, independent judgement, initiative and critical thinking skills
Ability to work within a diverse academic, cultural and ethnic University athletic environment
Ability to manage multiple projects involving multiple locations and meet deadlines
Ability to deliver exceptional customer service with diverse populations during stressful situations
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to effectively and persuasively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences including coaches, staff, student-athletes, sporting-event patrons, visiting teams, vendors and colleagues
Ability to analyze problems, mediate conflict, identify and implement solutions
Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information
Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication
Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions
Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting
Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 50 lbs
Required attendance at all home football, baseball and men's basketball games
Work is not sedentary and is performed in an office environment, indoor and outdoor arena/field environments, with frequent interruptions and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours
This position requires regular visits to all TCU athletic facilities and frequent interaction with others
May be exposed to hazardous materials and noxious fumes on occasion
The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud (live sporting events)
Preferred
Master's degree
2 years of experience in Division 1 or Division 2 or professional athletics events and/or facility operations
Forklift Training
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet-based scheduling and Zoom or other virtual meeting software
Company
Texas Christian University
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